Coming Home

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Time flies when you're having fun!

So they say, right? Well, I think it flies even if you are not always having fun. That's what it feels like lately to us. Things just keep going, and happening, and then we look at the calendar and notice it's almost March already.

Yes, we have been very busy. Four kids will do that to you I guess! Gilmer is also busy with his ministry now that the Filipino summer is quickly approaching (April and May) and 7 short term teams are going out soon. We are excited for the teams that are working hard to raise their support and finish their training. What a privilege to be a part of helping them see what God is doing around the world and be a part of that.

We are scheduled to come home this summer for a short Home Service!!! Meaning we will leave here the beginning of June and be back the end of July so the kids can start school August 1st. We are very excited about it, as we haven't been home for over 2 1/2 years.

Please keep this trip in your prayers as we have SO much to do before we come.

- We still need to raise some added funds for the travel cost.

- Schedule to meet as many supporting churches and individual supporters as we can while we are home.

- Take care of the details of leaving a house here for two months during rainy season and finish up another school year.

Looking forward to seeing many of you this summer! If you want to have us come share in your church or small group just let us know so we can get you on the schedule.

Here's some photo's for a quick glimpse of life the last few months.

Josiah celebrated his 5th Birthday on December 20th!

Yum!!
We had a wonderful Christmas!! Homemade Ginger Bread Houses :)


Gilmer and I celebrated our 12th anniversary on January 6th
Caleb turned 9 on January 15th!!
Luke just started to crawl!!!

Gilmer has been busy training the teams going out. This is a team building exercise.

Serving Him,
The Paden Family
Gilmer, Julie, Nhaya, Caleb, Josiah, and Luke







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